
EMBRACE NEWS
Embrace joins the call warning of mass starvation in Gaza
Over 100 humanitarian and aid agencies yesterday issued a joint warning that mass starvation is spreading across Gaza and calling on governments worldwide to take urgent action. Embrace the Middle East is a signatory on that statement. The situation now facing our partners, the whole Christian community, and all in Gaza, is beyond critical - it is catastrophic.
Embrace calls on UK Government to act on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory
19 July 2025 marks 1 year since the International Court of Justice released its Advisory Opinion stating categorically that Israel’s entire presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful. Embrace is one of 16 organisations to sign a joint letter to the UK Government, calling on them to help facilitate an end to the occupation.
Embrace’s response to “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack” documentary
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack is a hard watch but it rings tragically true with what we hear from our partners on the ground in Gaza. Watching this documentary can leave us feeling angry, upset, overwhelmed and helpless, but there are ways to respond, and we ask you to channel your emotional response into these positive actions…
Embrace joins 170 charities calling for a return to UN-led aid distribution in Gaza
Embrace the Middle East has joined with over 170 NGOs from across the world in calling for the Israeli aid distribution scheme in Gaza to revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms and urging all third states to take concrete measures to uphold the right of civilians in Gaza to safely access aid and receive protection.
Embrace’s patron, Bishop Rachel, speaks out against oppression and injustice after visiting the West Bank
“I saw land where olive groves and vegetables once thrived, now abandoned and desolate as huge gates have been erected across entrance roads, and people can only access their crops and trees at certain times when the gates are unlocked. Israeli roads which Palestinians cannot access, are severing connection between Palestinian communities and villages, and people are being dispossessed of their land and homes...”
Embrace joins #FastForGaza Campaign
As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza worsens, Embrace the Middle East is calling on Christians around the world to take a day to take part in a powerful act of solidarity: Fast For Gaza.
Embrace condemns Israel’s Palm Sunday attack on Al Ahli Hospital
Embrace the Middle East stands with the Diocese of Jerusalem in condemning Israel’s attack on Al Ahli Hospital during the early hours of Palm Sunday. We urge an immediate end to the war and the protection of all medical and faith-based institutions. Al-Ahli is a long-standing Embrace partner and one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza City.
Embrace signs joint global letter demanding governments producing F-35 jets stop arming Israel
Embrace is one of over 230 global organisations to sign a letter calling on governments producing F-35 fighter jets to immediately halt arms transfers to Israel.
Embrace signs joint statement in response to interim ceasefire deal in Gaza
“While this temporary pause is a vital step… it falls short of putting a permanent end to Palestinian suffering …” Embrace joins call for UK Government to ensure Gaza cessation of hostilities leads to justice and accountability.
Embrace coordinates joint international statement on suspending arms sales to Israel
Embrace the Middle East has collaborated with Churches for Middle East Peace to coordinate a global leaders’ letter with over 200 bishops and Christian leaders from more than 40 countries around the world, united in calling for an end to all violence and arms sales to Israel.
Embrace launches “Advent Not Arms” campaign
This Advent season, Embrace the Middle East has launched a campaign urging the UK Government to suspend arms sales to Israel amid escalating violence and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.